Today’s chapter shows a part to the Christmas story that few people have heard or understood…

READ REVELATION 5 Make notes, if you’d like, of what stands out for you. Feel free to use the “Leave a Comment” box below to also write some of your thoughts.

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Today is what we call “Boxing Day” and there was a morning, two thousand years ago, that began much the same as today. It was cold and damp with a dank smell of hay that filled the air. A young couple lay asleep and, as the stable owner approached, he could see a new-born baby laying between them. He’d given them the use of his animal stall the evening before, then shut himself in for the night after a long day of dealing with the throng of new arrivals caused by the Roman census.

For weeks, people came and went. So he’d almost forgotten about this young couple, well… that was until he saw the blood-stained hay brushed to a neat heap outside the stable door. Gripped now with remorse, the Inn Keeper peered in at them. Then, retreating in silence back to the Inn, he told his wife to quickly heat a bucket of warm water, bring the soap, and come out to the stable to help.

…This was the first day of what is now known as: “The End Times”.

In stark contrast to that morning, John has a unique vision while exiled on the island of Patmos. Heaven is opened, just as it had in Daniel’s vision six centuries earlier, and John’s invited in. There he sees that baby in a completely new light. It’s the untold story of Christmas – why The Lamb of God came and what was accomplished by His coming.

Now “The Lamb that was Slain” [v6], He bought mankind for God with the price of His own blood. In fulfilment of the Creator God’s most ancient promise to Abraham[a], humanity has been purchased back from every tribe, tongue, people and nation. [v9] Read More? … CLICK to follow “26 December – Additional Notes”

But what about your thoughts – can you tell me what today’s “breadcrumb” is? Leave a note in the “Comments” box below to tell me what you think of today’s chapter.

Wanting to speak directly to the author behind HIStory? The rest of this webpage uses Jesus’ own prayer to help.[b]

THE LORD’S PRAYER:

1. Praise:“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Your Kingdom come! Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven …”

Father God, I want to praise the Lord with the harp. I want to make music to You with the ten-stringed lyre. [Psalm 33:2]

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Yourself: Wisdom for Living Life

Your concerns for today

I know, Lord, that if I call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if I look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then I’ll understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. [Proverbs 2:3-5]

3. Admit: “…Forgive us our sin as we forgive those who sin against us…”

Lord, I know that You don’t delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to Your commands. To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed warning is better than the fat of rams. [1 Samuel 15:22]

4. Protect: “…Lead us not into temptation but delivers us from evil.”

Lord thank-you that I can trust in Your Global Plan as Jesus said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” [John 14:6]

“For Yours Lord is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory now and forever. Amen!”

When Jesus was questioned, tested, tricked or in His hour of great need, He always spoke things that were previously written in God’s Word.[d] Following these memory verses from ten topics, will help you learn 52 verses from the bible in a year! THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE: Topic = The Creator God’s Salvation Plan

“…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…” [Romans 3:23]